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Government imposes further restrictions on international travel February 2, 2021

On Jan. 29, the Government of Canada announced new restrictions on international travel. Effective Jan. 31, all flights from Canada to Mexico and the Caribbean have been suspended until April 30, 2021. Additionally, beginning at midnight (11:59 p.m. EST) on…

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Treasury Board must start Public Service Health Care Plan renewal discussions immediately January 27, 2021

Federal Retirees and the federal public service unions want to make sure Treasury Board gets the message – PSHCP renewal is long overdue.   Improvements to the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) is a top priority for the National Association of…

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Update for Quebec members: Taxable benefits rates for PDSP in 2021 announced January 26, 2021

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has released the 2021 Quebec taxable benefits calculations for the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan (PDSP).   Since 1993, employer contributions toward some group insurance plans – including health and dental – are considered a…

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Pre-departure COVID-19 testing and negative results to be required for all air travellers coming to Canada January 4, 2021

Effective Jan. 7, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. EST, all air passengers five years of age or older will be required to test negative for COVID-19 before travelling from another country to Canada. Documentation of a negative laboratory test result must be…

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Are you returning to Canada? December 21, 2020

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, all travellers to Canada are required to provide contact and quarantine information.   Beginning Nov. 21, 2020, the Government of Canada has introduced new requirements under the Quarantine Act for all travellers, including Canadian…

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Federal Retirees’ president and CEO wish you happy holidays December 16, 2020

On behalf of the National Association of Federal Retirees, we wish you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season!   It’s no secret that 2020 has been an extremely challenging and painful year. From scary health crises to unforeseen…

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Last chance to win in our Mega Recruitment Drive contest December 15, 2020

Federal Retirees’ Mega Recruitment Drive contest is ending Dec. 31, so time is running out!   The 2020 Mega Recruitment Drive comes to a close on Dec. 31 but don’t worry – you still have a chance to win. The…

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Fiscal update details record spending to jolt economy December 2, 2020

With its fall fiscal update, the federal government plans a record-high deficit to kick-start the Canadian economy.   The biggest headline for Canadians from Monday’s long-awaited fall economic statement is that Canada is planning another $100 billion of pandemic stimulus…

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Spread holiday cheer to members of the Canadian Armed Forces November 27, 2020

Send cards to CAF members who can’t be with their loved ones this holiday season!   Earlier this month, a tweet from the Canadian Forces in the US asked Canadians to write letters to members who will be unable to…

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Veterans’ Week colouring contest winner announced November 25, 2020

Holland Cavan added her own creative touch to our Veterans’ Week poster, and we love it!   This year, Federal Retirees invited members and their loved ones to use our colour-in poster to raise awareness of Veterans’ Week in their…

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Take Federal Retirees advocacy further – be an advocacy program volunteer in Manitoba or Quebec November 23, 2020

The National Association of Federal Retirees is looking for volunteers to fill the role of advocacy program officer in Quebec and Manitoba.   Apply today!   Advocacy program officers are volunteer leaders at Federal Retirees. They support our Reach 338…

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Federal Retirees demands solutions amid veterans’ claims backlog November 19, 2020

Federal Retirees CEO Simon Coakeley is calling on the government to ensure equitable outcomes for all veterans.   On Nov. 12, 2020, Simon Coakeley, CEO of the National Association of Federal Retirees, appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee…

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